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23 November, 22:10

What is the molecular formula for a compound with an empirical formula of CH2O if its experimentally determined molecular weight is 180 amu?

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  1. 23 November, 23:22
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    C6H12O6.

    Explanation:

    Adding up the relative atomic masses of the elements

    C + 2H + O

    = 12 + 2*1 + 16.

    = 30.

    180 / 30 = 6 so the molecular formula is:

    C6H12O6.
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